Last rites for Twisha Sharma were performed in Bhopal on May 24, 2024 [3], following a second post-mortem examination by AIIMS doctors [5].
The cremation marks a critical juncture in a high-profile death investigation that has drawn the attention of the Supreme Court. The family's demand for transparency led to the rare requirement of a second autopsy to verify the cause of death.
Sharma, 33 [1], was an actor-model and a former Miss Pune contestant [0]. Her cremation took place at 5 p.m. [2] at the Bhadbhada Vishram Ghat in Muktidham, Bhopal [0]. The ceremony occurred 12 days after her death [4].
The second autopsy was conducted by a team of senior doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) [5]. This procedure was intended to ensure the integrity of the evidence as the case progresses. The investigation centers on allegations of a dowry-death, a serious criminal offense under Indian law.
Family members involved in the case include her husband, Samarth Singh, and mother-in-law, Giribala Singh [0]. Other relatives, including her father, brother Major Harshit Sharma, and cousin Ashish Sharma, have remained vocal in their pursuit of justice [0].
The case has gained significant legal momentum after the Supreme Court took suo motu notice of the incident [0]. This means the court initiated proceedings on its own motion, reflecting the perceived gravity of the allegations and the public interest in the outcome.
“The cremation occurred 12 days after her death.”
The insistence on a second autopsy by a premier national institution like AIIMS suggests a profound lack of trust in the initial medical findings or the local investigative process. By taking suo motu notice, the Supreme Court is signaling that this is not merely a private family dispute but a matter of systemic public concern regarding dowry-related violence in India.
